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Kimberly Handshoe

Milton,FL

Summary

Obstetrics Nurse with 17 years of monitoring women and infants. Conducts post-childbirth coaching for new mothers on breastfeeding, infant care, sleep techniques and safe handling of infants. Monitored and cared for women during labor performing dilation checks, monitoring mother and infant heart rates and recognizing emergency situations. Compassionate professional with extensive experience in providing comprehensive care to patients throughout labor and delivery. Adept at monitoring and assessing patient progress, providing comfort and support to patients and families, and coordinating patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

Santa Rosa Medical Center
07.2018 - Current
  • Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
  • Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
  • Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
  • Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
  • Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
  • Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
  • Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
  • Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

West Florida Hospital
01.2016 - 07.2018
  • Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
  • Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
  • Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
  • Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.
  • Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
  • Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
  • Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
  • Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
  • Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
  • Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.

Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

Kentucky One Health Saint Joseph London
04.2006 - 12.2016
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
  • Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
  • Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.

Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

Middlesboro ARH
10.2003 - 04.2006
  • Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
  • Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
  • Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
  • Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to foster smooth transitions of newborns to maternal child unit.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

United States Air Force Academy
02.2002 - 04.2003
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Penrose Main Hospital
10.2001 - 03.2002
  • Managed caseload of [Number] patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
  • Monitored and managed pain levels of post-surgical patients to reduce unnecessary opiate usage.
  • Liaised with physicians to coordinate and assist with patient examinations and treatments.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
  • Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Montana Deaconess Medical Center
05.1991 - 04.1994
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Baptist Health Regional (formerly Pattie A. Clay)
12.1990 - 05.1991
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.

Education

BBA - Nursing

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
12.1990

Skills

  • Emergency Situations
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Circulating Nursing
  • Patient Health Information Access
  • Labor and Delivery Support
  • Patient Care and Monitoring
  • Breast Feeding
  • Prenatal Health
  • Patient Admission
  • Patient Intervention
  • Blood Product Transfusion
  • Pain Management Techniques
  • Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
  • Epidural Administration
  • Postpartum Period
  • Electronic Monitoring
  • Medical Triage
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Childbirth

Certification

ACLS, BLS, NRP

Timeline

Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

Santa Rosa Medical Center
07.2018 - Current

Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

West Florida Hospital
01.2016 - 07.2018

Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

Kentucky One Health Saint Joseph London
04.2006 - 12.2016

Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

Middlesboro ARH
10.2003 - 04.2006

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

United States Air Force Academy
02.2002 - 04.2003

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Penrose Main Hospital
10.2001 - 03.2002

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Montana Deaconess Medical Center
05.1991 - 04.1994

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Baptist Health Regional (formerly Pattie A. Clay)
12.1990 - 05.1991

BBA - Nursing

Eastern Kentucky University
Kimberly Handshoe